Victor Wembanyama is enjoying his NBA vacation by exploring the world. He was recently seen at a spiritual retreat at the Shaolin Buddhist temple in Henan, China.
Wembanyama shared a post on his Instagram profile with several photos of memorable moments from his vacation. The NBA star shaved his head, visited the Great Wall of China, and was seen practicing martial arts.
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A video that went viral on social media shows Wembanyama training with a Shaolin monk. Internet users were shocked by the height difference between the master and the apprentice, who is 2.21 meters tall.
Victor Wembanyama plays as a power forward for the San Antonio Spurs and is enjoying his NBA vacation after not qualifying for the playoffs.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama learned boxing techniques from the masters in China’s Shaolin Temple during 10-day spiritual journey.
It is reported that he has passed the Shaolin Duan Pin system assessment and been awarded the entry-level “First Duan” (First Degree), becoming the… pic.twitter.com/FDYvEwnD2K— China in Pictures (@tongbingxue) June 23, 2025
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